US Bridges

Grant Road over Pine Creek

Fair

Gratiot County, Michigan · Sec 33 Newark Twp · Structure no. 000000000003138

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
770
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grant Road over Pine Creek is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Grant Road over Pine Creek in Gratiot County, Michigan. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 770 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,040 by 2023. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGrant Road
CrossesPine Creek
LocationSec 33 Newark Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGratiot County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.20468, -84.67404
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic770 (2003)
Projected traffic1,040 by 2023
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$285,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grant Road over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grant Road over Pine Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Grant Road over Pine Creek carry?

About 770 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Grant Road over Pine Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Grant Road over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.